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1Amputation Prevention Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys, CA 91405, USA. gandros2@gmail.com
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Treatment options for infra-renal arteriosclerotic occlusive (ASO) vascular disease are diverse. Both open and endovascular approaches are mature, with choices influenced by disease patterns and arterial calcification.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Infra-renal arteriosclerotic occlusive (ASO) disease management has evolved significantly.
- Open revascularization has a 60-year history, while endovascular techniques have developed over 30 years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current treatment landscape for infra-renal ASO.
- To discuss factors influencing the choice between open and endovascular revascularization.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical and current treatment modalities for infra-renal ASO.
- Analysis of factors impacting clinical decision-making.
Main Results:
- Both open and endovascular treatments for infra-renal ASO are considered mature.
- Treatment selection is increasingly influenced by evolving disease patterns and arterial calcification severity.
Conclusions:
- The choice between open and endovascular revascularization requires careful consideration of patient-specific factors.
- Understanding disease progression and calcification is crucial for optimal treatment strategy.
Abstract:
The treatment options for infra-renal arteriosclerotic occlusive (ASO) vascular disease have never been more varied. The history of open revascularization procedures now exceeds 60 years. This represents three generations of vascular surgeons, the most recent of whom have witnessed more than 30 years of endovascular surgery development and dissemination. Both open and endovascular treatments should be considered mature; moreover, we are improving our understanding of the strategies and tactics that lead to the clinical application of one approach instead of the other. There are other important factors in the choice of a treatment modality to be used for a specific patient. Prime among these is evolving patterns of occlusive disease and the increasing severity of arterial calcification.
